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Star Ocean: Second Evolution tells the tale of two unlikely heroes, from two different worlds, whose adventuresome encounters with demons, ancient sorcery, and science fiction temper the fate of the known universe. As Star Ocean: First Departure remade the original Japanese Star Ocean game for PlayStation Portable, Second Evolution is a complete PSP-rebuild of Star Ocean: The Second Story, Enix's first North American release for the original PlayStation console. Beginning 20 years after the incidents of the first game, the son of a hero is mysteriously transported to a planet of magic, where he assumes the hopes of an ancient prophecy to bring Light to the land. The classically styled RPG is still played mostly from a third-person isometric perspective, but now features sharper graphics, animated movies, new character designs, voiced dialogue, and a widescreen presentation custom-made for the PSP screen. Built on the same engine that runs First Departure, the game's control scheme is also custom-designed for PSP.
~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Production Credits

Voice of Claude C. Kenny: Spike Spencer; Voice of Rena Lanford: Claudia Lenzi; Voice of Dias Flac: Kyle Hebert; Voice of Celine Jules: Allison Hollingshead; Voice of Ashton Anchors: Jeffrey Maxwell; Voice of Precis F. Neumann: Jhoanna Trias
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Star Ocean: Second Evolution
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Developer(s) Square Enix
Publisher(s) Square Enix
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
Release date(s) JP April 2, 2008
NA January 20, 2009[1]
EU February 13, 2009[2]
Genre(s) Action RPG
Rating(s) CERO: All ages (A)
ESRB: Teen (T)
PEGI: 12+

Star Ocean: Second Evolution is an enhanced remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story for the PSP[3]. It serves as a sequel to Star Ocean: First Departure. The first details of the game were revealed at the "Star Ocean Special Stage" during the Square Enix Party 2007. Yoshinori Yamagishi, producer of the series, stated that he wants the remakes to feel as though they are completely new games.[4]. The game has seen a release in Japan on April 2, 2008, in North America on January 20, 2009[1] and in Europe on February 13, 2009[2].

As of November 30, 2008, the game has sold 141,218 copies in Japan.[5]

Contents

Enhancements

Second Evolution features new content, including new playable characters. Production I.G provided new artwork and animated cutscenes for the game. There are new voice actors and extensive amounts of new, fully voiced dialogue.

The opening song is "START", performed by SCANDAL.

Voice cast

Character Japanese Voice Actor English Voice Actor
Claude C. Kenny Daisuke Namikawa Spike Spencer
Rena Lanford Nana Mizuki Claudia Lenz
Dias Flac Tomokazu Sugita Kyle Hebert
Celine Jules Saki Nakajima Allison Hollingshead
Ashton Anchors Akira Ishida Jeffrey Maxwell
Precis F. Neumann Rie Kugimiya Jhoanna Trias
Bowman Jeane Keiji Fujiwara Doug Erholtz
Leon D.S. Gehste Yumiko Kobayashi Zack Goldman
Opera Vectra Atsuko Tanaka Nickie Kendall
Ernest Raviede Hiroki Touchi Terrence Stone
Noel Chandler Takahiro Mizushima Peter Doyle
Chisato Madison Fuyuka Ooura Julie Ann Taylor
Welch Vineyard Tomoe Hanba Melissa Fahn
Gabriel Rikiya Koyama Richard Epcar
Lucifer Shinichiro Miki Dick Neptune
Michael Hiroki Touchi G. Gordon Baer
Haniel Taiten Kusunoki Steven Memel
Zadkiel Kiyomi Yazawa Tripp Fontaine
Raphael Haruo Satou Joseph Terry
Camael Taketora unknown
Zaphkiel Yasuhiro Mamiya Tripp Fontaine
Metatron Kenji Hamada David Lodge
Jophiel Riki Kitazawa Kyle Hebert
Westa Lanford unknown Robin Berkeley
Ronyx J. Kenny Kenji Hamada Sam Gold
Regis unknown Michael Sorich
Mirage Sakura Nogawa Jacqueline Epcar
Nall unknown Bill Reed
Additional Voices Luci Christian
Sean Schemmel
Stevie Bloch
Dorothy Fahn
David Lodge
Ellyn Stern
Lucas Nguyen
Michael Sinterniklaas
Monica Rial
Liam Taylor

Star Ocean: Second Evolution Accessory Kit Set

Hori, the Japanese game peripheral manufacturer, have unveiled a Second Evolution-branded PSP accessory set to be released alongside the game on April 2, 2008. The kit includes the following: a limited, gray PSP case with the Star Ocean logo (not a new PSP entirely, like some thought), matching headphones, a cell phone strap, and finally, 2 UMD cases to hold both First Departure and Second Evolution games.[6][7] The kit's release seems to coincide with First Departure Eternal Edition package.

Reception

Star Ocean: Second Evolution was the 90th best-selling game in Japan in 2008, selling 143,434 copies.[8]

Manga

Star Ocean: Second Evolution now has a manga being serialized in Dengeki Maoh.[9]. The art is by Yoshida Morohe and is based on the game. Currently only seven chapters have been released with no volumes on sale yet.

References

  1. ^ a b [1]
  2. ^ a b [2]
  3. ^ Square Enix unwraps Last Remnant, Star Ocean 4 - DS News at GameSpot
  4. ^ Voice actors surf PSP Star Oceans - PSP News at GameSpot
  5. ^ "Sony PSP Japanese Ranking". Japan-GameCharts.com. http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/psp.php. Retrieved 2009-01-04. 
  6. ^ Star Ocean: Second Evolution special PSP bundle, trailer revealed | RPGLand
  7. ^ Buy Star Ocean Second Evolution Accessories Set (Sony PSP & Sony PSP Slim & Lite) - Order Now!
  8. ^ "2008 top 100". Kyoto.zaq.ne.jp. http://www.kyoto.zaq.ne.jp/dkbkq103/yso/top100/2008.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-21. 
  9. ^ http://maoh.dengeki.com/

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